The 33-year-old, who currently plays for Chesterfield, felt unwell shortly before kick-off, leading to a 10-minute delay in the match’s start. Fleck was replaced in the starting lineup by Michael Jacobs. Chesterfield confirmed that Fleck was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
This is not the first time Fleck has faced health concerns on the pitch. In 2021, while playing for Sheffield United, he collapsed during a match against Reading and required immediate medical attention. He was subsequently hospitalized but made a full recovery.
Fleck began his professional career with Rangers, making over 40 appearances before moving to Coventry City and later Sheffield United, where he played more than 250 games. He has also earned five caps for the Scotland national team. Recently, he has been dealing with a shin injury, which had kept him sidelined prior to his return to action with Chesterfield.
The football community has expressed concern and support for Fleck following this latest incident. Fans and fellow players have taken to social media to send their best wishes for his swift recovery. As of now, there has been no official update on his condition, but the precautionary measures taken suggest that the club is prioritizing his health and well-being.
Incidents of players collapsing on the pitch are always alarming and highlight the importance of immediate medical response and thorough health monitoring in professional sports. The swift actions taken by the medical teams in such situations are crucial in ensuring the safety and recovery of the athletes in
volved.
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